Sphecodopsis namaquensis Eardley 1997

Sphecodopsis namaquensis Eardley, 1997 Figs 53–54 Sphecodopsis namaquensis Eardley in Eardley & Brothers, 1997: 404–406, holotype ♀ (type locality: Biedouw Valley, South Africa) (SANC) examined. Diagnosis The female of S. namaquensis can be separated from that of all other species by the combination of the following characters: S6 bifid posteriorly, apical notch about twice as long as its apical width (Fig. 54C); metasoma partially red (Fig. 53B); fore tibia and tarsi completely or largely red (Fig. 53A); head wider than long, vertex flat (Fig. 53C); T5 apically either without or with short fringe of hair of ± even length (Fig. 54B); head and mesoscutum with black hair (Fig. 53C–D); mesoscutum matt, densely and deeply punctate (Fig. 53D); T6 broad and rounded apically, laterally almost straight, with short golden hair (Fig. 54B). The male is unknown. This characteristic species was described in detail by Eardley & Brothers (1997). Thus, to facilitate the identification, only images are provided without repeating the description. Additional material examined None. Distribution Southern Namaqualand (Eardley & Brothers 1997). Host bees Unknown. Seasonal activity September (Eardley & Brothers 1997).